Comparing two radiofrequency treatments for neck-related arm pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two doses of a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency, which uses energy to calm the nerve root in the neck that is causing pain that travels down the arm. It may help if you have had this type of pain for at least 3 months and standard treatments haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Pain only on one side of the body, traveling from the neck into the arm, caused by a disc problem in the lower neck.
- Your pain must be at least 6 on a 0–10 scale and have lasted at least 3 months.
- You must have already had the procedure (pulsed radiofrequency) and be in follow-up.
- You must not have had surgery on the neck at the same level before.
- You must not be pregnant, have active infections, bleeding problems, or severe liver or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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